The 40 days of Lent give Christians time to prepare for Easter—to look closely at the ministry of Jesus and at their own lives, incorporate a daily observance in their lives, and ultimately grow closer to Christ, with a fuller understanding of the meaning of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. Through more than 45 daily readings and prayers, Derek Maul invites readers to join him on a devotional pilgrimage through Lent, using the Gospel of John's rich narrative in chapters 12 through 20 ...

Hey, guys. God has a question for you: Are you in, or are you out? If you've ever thought church was boring or irrelevant, or it seems like you're just going through the motions in your spiritual life, Derek Maul has news for you. God wants your life to be fulfilling, or more completely charged! Church is meant to be so much more than just one more social club. Toss aside your preconceived ideas about Christianity. Learn how to live a purpose-filled, exciting life in Christ.

Finally, a book for men's spiritual development that actually starts with Jesus. Not lightly baptized Jungian archetypes. Not secular stereotypes that seek to present Jesus as a "man's man." This is good stuff. —John Ortberg Pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Author of The Life You've Always Wanted What exactly does it mean to be a Christian in today's world? Particularly, ...

OVER 300,000 COPIES SOLD!Why won’t God reveal his special will for my life already?Because he doesn’t intend to... So says Kevin DeYoung in this punchy book about making decisions the godly way.Many of us are listening for the still small voice to tell us what’s next instead of listening to the clear voice in Scripture telling us what’s now. God does have a will for your life, but it is the same as everyone else’s:...

God made you for resurrection life.Work. Food. Friendship. Does Jesus' Resurrection mean something for them? Eugene Peterson, respected pastor and creator of The Message, answers with a resounding YES.Dive deep with Peterson into the Gospel stories of the Resurrection. Experience the wonder through the eyes of the biblical witnesses. Discover how the practices and perspectives of resurrection life transform your daily job, your daily meals, and you...

We all long for freedom from anxiety, worry, and fear. We long to be free from sin and free to love others completely as God loves us. And yet we are shackled by insecurity, prone to selfishness, and wary of letting down our guard. That's not the life God designed for his followers. When his enslaved people cry out to him for freedom, he hears--and responds.Now pastor Rick McKinley shows how the true freedom we all long for--the freedom we see as God delivers his people in the Scri...

In Luke 11:1, the disciples asked Jesus, "Teach us to pray!" Most of us want to know more about how prayer works. While we are used to offering up prayers, we wonder if we are praying in the most effective way or if we are approaching the throne of God in the "right" way. We ask ourselves:How do I listen for God?How do I pray for healing?How do I pray when I am under spiritual attack?How do I pray to break through strongholds of habitual sin?

For a Christian, an understanding of spiritual maturity and its development in one's life is, without a doubt, one of the most important elements of our faith. At the same time, it may be one of the most elusive. Here you will find a definition of spiritual maturity along with its parameters. Additionally, you will find the things you must work on in your life to develop that maturity.

When it comes to marriage advice, do you know who to trust?All marriages can benefit from a strong and faithful role model. With so many advice-givers, though, how do you know the best to follow?In The Covenant Marriage, discover how marriage mirrors God's commitment to His people, realize a biblical picture of what a commitment to your spouse should look like, reflect on how tradition draws you to a deeper understanding of marriage, and revisit th...

Why is there so little agreement on what it means to be a Christian?In this eight-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), join pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley as he examines the characteristics Jesus used to define those who follow him and the implications these characteristics have for believers today.In Christian: It's Not What You Think, you'll learn:The one word that should be descriptive of...

Men know all about their need for sexual purity. What they want is a plan that will enable them to attain it. In the midst of a culture that shouts “Sex!” from every corner, men need a friend to talk honestly about how to master lust and achieve control over this crucial area of their lives.Bill Perkins details a proven biblical strategy for sexual integrity. He shows men how to achieve a purity that will flow from their relationship with God and strengthen their self-respect, the sanctity...

Develop the spiritual discipline of "worship" with this 4-chapter Bible study guide. It can be used as a standalone Bible study guide for individuals and groups, or as a companion to the Everyday Matters Bible for Women. The articles, discussion questions, and leader guide help women delve deeper into these life enhancing practices.